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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Minotauro Balbino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zane Peltier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peltier has chosen Rockstar-Chamillionaire as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Minotauro Balbino!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zane Peltier!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balbino throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Peltier tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Balbino is in Peltier's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Peltier trying to control the position here.
Balbino is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peltier pulls Balbino in close to his closed guard and prevents Balbino from doing any damage or advancing position.
Peltier trying to control the position.
Balbino is looking to advance position but Peltier has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Balbino wants to hold on but Peltier pushes him away.
Peltier is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Balbino has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Balbino!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balbino trying to control but Peltier is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltier, not yet.
Balbino throws and elbow that misses. Peltier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Balbino's guard. Nice move by Peltier!
Balbino keeping moving, preventing Peltier from controlling successfully.
Balbino is adopting a defensive guard.
Peltier drops back, looking for a kneebar! Balbino looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Balbino looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Balbino!
Peltier on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balbino in side control, throwing shots but Peltier defends.
Peltier wants to control but Balbino postures up.
Balbino scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Peltier to see if he's OK.
Balbino throwing strikes but Peltier manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peltier is trying to get an arm triangle but Balbino is defending well.
Peltier tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Peltier has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Balbino wants to get back to his feet.
Peltier looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balbino on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Balbino tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Peltier is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Balbino is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Peltier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Balbino, who protects the arm well.
Balbino really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Balbino manages to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Balbino has recovered full guard.
Balbino is trying to keep Peltier in close.
Peltier postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Balbino is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Peltier, into his guard.
Peltier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balbino throws a strike but Peltier rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minotauro Balbino dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balbino scores a takedown into full mount!
Peltier really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balbino fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Peltier working to try and regain half guard.
Balbino fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Balbino avoids the attempt from Peltier to control.
Balbino looking to finish Peltier with some ground and pound. This is bad for Peltier!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Balbino tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier wants to control but Balbino is having none of it.
Peltier manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Peltier makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Peltier.
Peltier lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Balbino!
Peltier fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Peltier goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Balbino turns into him and now he's in Peltier's guard.
Peltier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Balbino kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Balbino throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peltier works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Balbino chips away with some ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Peltier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Balbino is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Peltier.
Balbino tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Balbino has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Balbino scores with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balbino cracks Peltier with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Balbino cracks Peltier with a big right hand but Peltier just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Minotauro Balbino overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Balbino working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Peltier tries to buck Balbino off but Balbino is having none of it.
Peltier is trying to control Balbino's posture but Balbino avoids it.
Balbino with the ground and pound but Peltier regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Peltier is refusing to be controlled, as Balbino sits in half guard.
Balbino throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Peltier is looking to control Balbino's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Peltier avoid being mounted?
Peltier gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balbino is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Peltier is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Peltier has escaped and now he's on top!
Peltier in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Peltier looking to pass the guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peltier trying to control but Balbino is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier tries to free his leg and advance position but Balbino is retaining full guard.
Balbino trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minotauro Balbino dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Balbino avoids the head kick by Peltier.
Peltier tries a head kick but it misses.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Balbino.
Peltier is looking to reverse the position.
Balbino in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Peltier is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balbino throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Peltier works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Peltier trying to control here.
Balbino thows a huge punch but Peltier dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Peltier gets full guard.
Peltier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balbino advances to half guard.
Balbino with the ground and pound but Peltier uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Balbino postures up in Peltier's guard and throws a big left but Peltier blocks it.
Peltier working for a triangle but Balbino defends it easily.
Balbino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Peltier looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltier, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balbino postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Balbino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Peltier looking for subs off his back but Balbino has passed one foot through into half guard.
Peltier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peltier avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Balbino.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balbino looks to land a strike but Peltier avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Balbino is in close to Peltier's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balbino tries to stand but Peltier is controlling from the bottom.
Balbino postures up in Peltier's guard and throws a big left but Peltier blocks it.
Balbino with a nice head shot there.
Balbino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Peltier is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balbino scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Peltier is trying to control the position but Balbino postures up.
Peltier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peltier is adopting a defensive guard.
Balbino passes Peltier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Peltier is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Balbino misses with a head shot. Peltier uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balbino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Peltier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Peltier has control of Balbino's left arm, preventing Balbino from doing any damage.
Balbino is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Balbino lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balbino postures up in Peltier's guard and throws a big left but Peltier blocks it.
Peltier working a defensive guard here.
Balbino working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minotauro Balbino clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Peltier throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Balbino feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Peltier looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balbino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Balbino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peltier trying to control the position.
Balbino missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Peltier has momentary wrist control but Balbino slips an elbow through the middle.
Peltier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Balbino got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peltier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balbino has managed to get both his arms back between Peltier's legs - danger averted.
Peltier is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peltier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Balbino scoring with punches to the head and body.
Peltier working a defensive guard but Balbino manages to pass into side control anyway.
Balbino working the head and body with strikes.
Balbino throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Balbino landing strikes.
Peltier takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Balbino creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Peltier sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Balbino is looking to take a break and control but Peltier is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peltier is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peltier wants to control but Balbino is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balbino missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Balbino misses with a head shot. Peltier uses the momentum to regain guard.
Peltier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Balbino landing some decent shots from guard.
Balbino trying to control but Peltier is working from the bottom.
Balbino landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balbino is looking to work some ground and pound but Peltier has wrist control.
Balbino wants to control from the top but Peltier keeps moving.
Balbino content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peltier keeping full guard, as Balbino tries to pass.
Balbino is fighting to break Peltier's control of his arms but Peltier is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Peltier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balbino is aware though and is defending well.
Peltier preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Balbino trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peltier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier is adopting a defensive guard.
Balbino with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Balbino loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Balbino postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peltier is on top in guard.
Peltier throws a strike but Balbino rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Peltier working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Minotauro Balbino had his way with Zane Peltier in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Balbino looking to score a takedown here. Peltier is defending well but Balbino drives through and ends up in Peltier's guard.
Balbino trying to control the position from guard on top but Peltier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balbino works over Peltier with some ground and pound from guard.
Balbino looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Balbino postures up.
Peltier throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Balbino escapes and throws Peltier's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Balbino looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Peltier is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balbino trying to control the position but Peltier is working away.
Balbino lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Peltier down.
Peltier defending against the ground and pound.
Balbino misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Balbino working the ground and pound but Peltier is defending the strikes.
Peltier struggling a bit here.
Peltier is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Balbino's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Peltier is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Balbino off and has taken his back!
Balbino defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Peltier's arms.
Peltier is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Balbino is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Peltier gets his way!
Balbino trying to control the hands but Peltier won't let him.
Peltier has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balbino fending off the submission attempt from Peltier.
Balbino trying to get back to his feet but Peltier is in full control for now.
Peltier struggling to land strikes to the head as Balbino covers up.
Zane Peltier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peltier scores with punches to the body.
Peltier has got his arm under Balbino's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Balbino has spun round into Peltier's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Peltier looking for a sweep. Not yet Peltier, not yet.
Balbino keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Peltier's head.
Balbino wants to pass the guard but Peltier is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Balbino's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Balbino throws and elbow that misses. Peltier uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Balbino's guard. Nice move by Peltier!
Peltier won't allow Balbino to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Minotauro Balbino.
Well Balbino has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:46
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 50:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Minotauro Balbino!
Minotauro Balbino is the new featherweight champion!
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